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Man Utd faced Tamworth in the National League cup on Wednesday night.
Manchester United U21s clash with Tamworth in the National League Cup was abandoned on Wednesday night following a serious head injury to midfielder Sekou Kone.
The 19-year-old fell to the ground late in the first half after a collision with a Tamworth player and tried to continue playing before he eventually fell back down onto the pitch. Kone received medical treatment for a lengthy period before he was eventually stretchered off the pitch while wearing a mask over his face.
Kone received further treatment in an ambulance before he was taken to the hospital, which caused the match to be abandoned due to the fact that a replacement ambulance would have been required to ensure the fixture could continue.
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Manchester World understand Kone is now in a stable condition and is conscious and able to communicate with the United medical team. He has been taken to hospital as a precaution for further checks.
Taking to social media on Wednesday night, Tamworth confirmed the match had been abandoned and set their support to the United youngster. The National League side's statement read: "Due to the medical situation, we are forced to abandon tonight’s fixture, details will be revealed in due course. We would like to wish safe travels to all the Man United fans, staff and players.
"We especially wish Sekou Kone a speedy recovery❤️ #vertumotornationtamworth #COYL"
A subsequent statement from United added: “Sekou Kone is conscious, stable and communicating with United’s medical team. He has been taken to hospital as a precaution for further checks.”
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